We are best friends that love and care for each other so deeply.”

It’s been one year since America watched fitness coach Krystal Nielson and sales trainer Chris Randone fall madly in love on Bachelor in Paradise.In early June, the pair said “I Do!” surrounded by a small group of family and friends at the Vidanta Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – the exact site of their first date.

I know that may look unconventional, but it is what it is. Nielson and Randone, both 32, seemed like an odd fit at first, but as their relationship blossomed before viewers’ eyes on ABC’s summer spin-off series, they sealed themselves as an official Bachelor Nation success story when Randone proposed with a 2-carat Neil Lane ring during the Season 5 finale.Prior to their wedding, Randone relocated to San Diego, California, to move in with Nielson and her two dogs, Wayne and Chucky. !”“We’ve appreciated everyone’s love and support so far throughout our journey and we just ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate through this.”Being a public figure, it’s hard enough to go through a separation, let alone do it in the public eye.

By Lara Walsh. "We knew that taking a 'conscious separation' would be difficult to explain to all of our supporters, friends and fans.. and we knew of the potential tabloid frenzy that would incur... but we care so deeply about one another that we were willing to take the risk, as WE feel that this is the right move for US."The health and fitness coach admitted the celebs "weren't planning on saying anything" until they had "actually processed what this new 'chapter' actually IS." But after "media outlets started reaching out to friends, family and other cast members with crazy rumors," the duo felt the need to make a statement.In fact, the Bachelor Nation members had recently discussed taking another big step.Nielson also addressed the separation on Instagram Stories.Nielson then acknowledged she "had never had a public relationship" before her relationship with Randone.Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip.

But we are best friends that just have each other's backs through and through.""Were we ready? We finally dug deep and had these deep-rooted conversations that finally allowed us to feel stable and that allowed us to go ahead and really identify the importance of understanding one another. However, on January 12, when Nielson and Randone discussed their fertility options on Instagram, it marked the last time he appeared on her page.As for Randone, he deleted his Instagram account altogether.

"It feels like I'm on a TV show and, like, watching something. Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson want you to know they’re the real deal..

So, it was an easy match on Bachelor in Paradise. The Bachelor in Paradise alumna explained the decision in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Welp, it … Nielson captioned a cute photo of them December 25, “Merry Christmas from the Nielson-Randone’s!! Never did we imagine this scenario, but we’ve come to a point where we both need to work on ourselves."While the couple didn't elaborate on what exactly they're planning to work on, Nielson and Randone did say that they have no hard feelings for each other as they go through the split.

Absolutely," Nielson continued.

Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows!"You know I, God, I just feel like I am just in this daze where, like, my life doesn't feel like it's my life," she said while still wearing her ring. You know, it's just a lot.""In the past I've turned to bad habits to numb out the pain... but I now know, after extensive personal development this past year, that these pain bodies only harbor in us and continue to fester at a later time in life," she continued. In addition, they both love spending time with their families. On Friday, the twosome announced they had "mutually decided to separate" less than a … While Nielson has kept her Instagram profile public, she has not commented on their break-up via her own social media page.He explained, “It’s one of those things where it’s like an earthquake, the plate tectonics, so out of place, everything was shaking.

And how LUCKY we are to have found one another," Nielson wrote.

But we are choosing love and compassion over anger and fear."The reality star acknowledged "this isn't conventional" and that "people are absolutely entitled to their opinions." However, she claimed the two have "stunted" their growth by having "fear of disappointing and 'failing' others" and that they've neglected what they "need to thrive.""We FaceTimed last night and were talking about how surreal the past couple years have been. Feb. 15, 2020. Almost eight months after Bachelor Nation saw Krystal Nielson and Chris … She then revealed that Randone left on Saturday to "begin an exciting adventure in Florida" and that she was "so proud of him for making big moves." As for Nielson, she said she's staying in San Diego with her dogs Wayne and Chucky.

Did we feel pressure?

As recently as last month, things seemed to be going great while they publicly shared how they wanted to start having children.

Deeply.

However, he seemed perfectly happy during the holiday season.

Chris Randone and his fiance Krystal Nielson couldn’t be anymore perfect for one another. It's over for "Bachelor in Paradise" stars Krystal Nielson and Chris Randone.